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The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble.

The house of the righteous has great treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble.

The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.

The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.

The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.

Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men!

A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.

A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.

Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.

Better a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.

The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.

The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.

The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.

Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.

The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow.

The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow.

The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.

The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.

The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.

The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.

The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.

The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.

The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.

The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster.

By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.

A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.

The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.

Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.

Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.

The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.

Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.

Better a dry morsel in quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.

A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers.

A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.

Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.

Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.

A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.

It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly.

Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?

A man fathers a fool to his own grief; the father of a fool has no joy.

A wicked man takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice.

Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.

A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.

The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice.

The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.

The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?

The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.

The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.

An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle.

From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.

Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.

Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.

Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.

All the brothers of a poor man hate him—how much more do his friends avoid him! He may pursue them with pleading, but they are nowhere to be found.

A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.

Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.

Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.

The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.

The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.

If you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him forfeits his own life.

The terror of a king is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him forfeits his own life.

The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.

The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.

Do not love sleep, or you will grow poor; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of food.

There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.

There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.

Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.

Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but later his mouth is full of gravel.

The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, searching out his inmost being.

The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, searching out his inmost being.

The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old.

The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old.

The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.

Haughty eyes and a proud heart—the guides of the wicked—are sin.

The plans of the diligent bring plenty, as surely as haste leads to poverty.

The violence of the wicked will sweep them away because they refuse to do what is just.

The way of a guilty man is crooked, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.

The way of a guilty man is crooked, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.